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The 19th Academy Awards were held on March 13, 1947, honoring the films of 1946. The top awards portion of the ceremony was hosted by Jack Benny . The Best Years of Our Lives won seven of its eight nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and both male acting Oscars.
* Special Award - Special Award * Writing (Screenplay) - Robert E. Sherwood Sound Recording - Samuel Goldwyn Studio Sound Department, Gordon Sawyer, Sound Director
A number of fine films were up for awards in various categories but usually lost, including The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (for Black and White Cinematography), Green Dolphin Street (it lost for Editing, Recording, and Black and White Cinematography, but won the Special Effects Award for an earthquake), the colorful epic with Tyrone Power - Captain ...
1947 Oscars 19th Academy Awards: Winners Announced: March 13, 1947; Venue: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California; Host: Jack Benny; Eligibility Year: Films released in 1946; Major Wins: The Best Years of Our Lives scooped up the Best Picture award.
The Best Years of Our Lives and its post-war story took home seven of eight awards it was nominated for: Best Motion Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Film Editing, Best Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture), and Best Writing (Screenplay).
1. The Big House. 1930 1h 27m Approved. 7.1 (2.6K) Rate. 74 Metascore. A convict falls in love with his new cellmate's sister, only to become embroiled in a planned break-out which is certain to have lethal consequences. Director George W. Hill Ward Wing Stars Chester Morris Wallace Beery Lewis Stone. 2. A Farewell to Arms. 1932 1h 20m Approved.
Date of Ceremony: Thursday, March 13, 1947. For films released in: 1946. 19th Overview. Results & Commentary. Other years: < 18th. 20th > Here is a complete list of nominations for the 19th Annual Academy Awards. And the nominees are: Best Motion Picture. The Best Years of Our Lives. Samuel Goldwyn Productions. Henry V.
